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GJ52 XPT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,117 mi
Last recorded136,117 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 XPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 136,117 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner side rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 134,236 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 132,396 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 132,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 130,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 126,541 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner of wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 123,060 miles

outer sill n/s o/s damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2019 123,037 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

outer sill n/s o/s damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2018 117,948 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,995 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 106,156 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 96,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 88,921 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 83,250 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 78,610 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 67,647 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 61,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 54,246 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,704 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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GJ52 XPT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 XPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GJ52 XPT registered?

GJ52 XPT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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